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New tree batch, step by step @Tinsi__m
Step 1.
Soak your seeds in water. At first, they& #39;ll float on the surface, as they take in water, they& #39;ll sink. This will be about 2 days.
You& #39;ll see them start to open as below
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Step 1.
Soak your seeds in water. At first, they& #39;ll float on the surface, as they take in water, they& #39;ll sink. This will be about 2 days.
You& #39;ll see them start to open as below
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Step 2.
On day 3, lay out a double layer of paper towel. You can use toilet paper if you don& #39;t have paper towel.
Wet it and spread your seeds on it, as in Frame 1. Fold your towel/TP over the seeds as Frame 2.
On day 3, lay out a double layer of paper towel. You can use toilet paper if you don& #39;t have paper towel.
Wet it and spread your seeds on it, as in Frame 1. Fold your towel/TP over the seeds as Frame 2.
Step 3.
Place your folded paper towel in a bag/ airtight container. I use barrier/sandwich bags because I can see through them.
Leave enough space for the seeds to have air circulation in the bag as per pic.s
Place your folded paper towel in a bag/ airtight container. I use barrier/sandwich bags because I can see through them.
Leave enough space for the seeds to have air circulation in the bag as per pic.s
Step 4.
Place your bag in a warm, dark place. The back of a cupboard, wardrobe, oven (if not used often) etc.
The point is they must be allowed to germinate with little to no light and undisturbed.
Allow 48 hours to germinate, they& #39;ll most likely have sprouted roots.
Place your bag in a warm, dark place. The back of a cupboard, wardrobe, oven (if not used often) etc.
The point is they must be allowed to germinate with little to no light and undisturbed.
Allow 48 hours to germinate, they& #39;ll most likely have sprouted roots.
If they haven& #39;t, return them to their spot and check on em every 24 hours. Also spray a little water into the bag to promote moisture.
They& #39;ll be ready to plant once they grow a singular VERY LONG root. Some may have also shed their husk and grow leaves already.
They& #39;ll be ready to plant once they grow a singular VERY LONG root. Some may have also shed their husk and grow leaves already.
Step 5.
When you& #39;re ready to plant, mix potting soil and compost at a 50% ratio. It& #39;s about R30 for a 5kg bag. Make sure your soil is moist. Weed is a THIRSTY plant.
Place your seedling root down in the middle of your pot with just the head of it showing (like sohttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇🏼" title="Down pointing backhand index (medium light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index (medium light skin tone)">)
When you& #39;re ready to plant, mix potting soil and compost at a 50% ratio. It& #39;s about R30 for a 5kg bag. Make sure your soil is moist. Weed is a THIRSTY plant.
Place your seedling root down in the middle of your pot with just the head of it showing (like so
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Now this is the very important part - DO NOT drown them. Yes, they love water, but too much will kill them. Play it by ear, watering ONCE a day in the evening should be sufficient to start with.
After a day or 2, they& #39;ll start to straighten. That means they& #39;ve taken to the soil.
After a day or 2, they& #39;ll start to straighten. That means they& #39;ve taken to the soil.
After week 1, they should have 4 - 6 leaves (it grows VERY quickly).
Keep them out of direct sunlight when they& #39;re young.
Also, I water mine with a milk/water mixture once a week to prevent mold forming on the leaves.
That& #39;s as step by step as I can get you for now.
Keep them out of direct sunlight when they& #39;re young.
Also, I water mine with a milk/water mixture once a week to prevent mold forming on the leaves.
That& #39;s as step by step as I can get you for now.
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Hope this thread helps. Happy growing
